As the 2023 NBA Draft grows closer, fans are eager to find out if the Thompson twins Amen and Ausar are eligible for it, find out more about the two brothers below
Every year, around 60 new players enter the NBA league, mostly through the NBA draft.
Who are Thompson Twins Amen and Ausar and are they eligible for the NBA draft 2023
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The 2023 NBA Draft is getting a lot of hype primarily due to French wonderkid Victor Wembenyamna. Apart from him, the Thompson twins are also two top prospects looking to make their way into the NBA.
Amen and Ausar Thompson top prospects for the 2023 NBA draft
The NBA has had several twins and siblings over the years. Milwaukee Bucks star Jrue Holiday has two other brothers Aaron and Justin in the league. Meanwhile Brook Lopez also has a brother named Robin Lopez in the NBA. The two Ball brothers are also another duo in the NBA.
Amen and Ausar Thompson are also looking to join this company, as the twins are one of the top prospects for the upcoming NBA Draft 2023.
Thompson brothers brief bio and early career
The Thompson brothers were born in Oakland California, the same place where Stephen Curry plays with the Golden State Warriors. As such, the twins had access and exposure to a high-tier NBA franchise at a young age, which certainly helped in their development as players.
Both Amen and Ausar are currently stand at 2.01m tall or around 6’6. Their heights will obviously give them enough height advantage to guard other versatile players in the league. Besides their height, both players are already technically professional players. In fact, they both represent the Overtime City Reapers in the Overtime Elite League.
Amen and Ausar Thompson are eligible for the 2023 NBA draft
The Thompson brothers are currently 20 years old. Much to the delight of NBA fans, this means that the Thompson brothers are eligible for the 2023 NBA draft.
Playing style
While fans may find it hard to distinguish between the two brothers, they certainly do have some slight differences in playing style. Amen is widely considered as a better playmaker and a better athlete overall. Meanwhile, Ausar is a better shooter and plays a higher level of defense.
Both brothers are very close and currently play together on the same team in the Overtime Elite League. Although the brothers would prefer to continue playing together, it is highly unlikely in the NBA.